By: Hon Monday Diamond A. (Odoziobodo)
Appreciation is the application for more. Needful to say that it was a 90-day mission,embedded in humanitarian service,risk,sacrifices,suspense,fundraising, indefatigable planning and meticulous execution of the Burial Ceremony of late John Okafor (Mr Ibu),an icon and legend of the motion picture.
I had a formidable Team who stood by me on the heels of the establishment of the Central Planning Committee with ZERO ACCOUNT but subsequently raised millions of Naira for the gigantic project.
From NOVELTY MATCH to NIGHT of TRIBUTE,then WAKE-KEEP to BURIAL CEREMONY and finally THANKSGIVING Service. All set out to be successful. Thanks to God Almighty.
Honestly,this mission was well accomplished owing to the support and efforts of so many persons and institutions propelled by figurative integrity and anchored on individual reputation.
It is also worthy to note the presence of flaws in some areas which is an epitome of man’s imperfections.
There was plan to erect a “HIGH ROOFED 4 BEDROOM-ALL-EN-SUITES- STATE-OF-THE-ART BUNGALOW” which was started and built to an encouraging stage but was not completed intoto before the Burial date owing to the paucity of fund and the swampy nature of the Land which consumed fund beyond initial budget.
We made budget for 150 VIPs and 500 General Attendees,lo and behold,we had over Ten Thousand Persons in the city of Eziokwe to honour late John Okafor (Mr Ibu). I was indeed astonished by the crowd yet very grateful to God for there was no record of casualty, violence nor rainfall even to disrupt the activity of the day.
It was the toughest journey of my life as a man spearheading a gigantic tripartite successful programs concurrently within four days, but we came,saw and conquered.
To God Alone be the Glory.
Let me humbly and sincerely thank and appreciate the Executive Governor of Enugu State HE Barr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah who quietly sent vital financial support to Mr Ibu during the sickness ordeal while in the hospital and also played pivotal role towards the success of the Burial, ranging from Free Accomodations for our Guests at Nike Lake Hotel, Security,Coaster Bus and Financial support. Thanks so much the silent achiever!
Special thanks to Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin(G.O Mercyland Deliverance Ministries Effurun Warri) for his kind support towards this project. More grace upon you the man of God with good heart.
Thanks to the Actor’s Guild of Nigeria(AGN) under the Leadership of Amb EMEKA ROLLAS for attracting the Services of APAMS and special thanks to APAMS GROUP as well for a wonderful service rendition.
In a grateful way,Chief Frank Obasi (Opingo) Chairman Toscana Group, thank you my friend and ally.
Dr Prince Ben Nwoye
Chairman OPEANS GROUP
Thank you so much for the sacrifices and commitments you made ezigbo nmadu.
AMECHI OKAFOR
(Nwa Amaechi)
Thank you so much for your Inestimable roles.
Sen Kelvin Chukwu
(Sen Enugu East Senatorial Zone) , thank you so much for your efforts and commitments Sir.
Captain Evarest Nnaji
(Odengene)
CEO ODENGENE FOUNDATION, thanks for the generosity shown to us and the support. We are grateful Sir.
Amb Maxwell Nweze
Chairman SEMAN Group. My friend and ally,you are great and we are very grateful Sir.
HON UGOCHI MADUEKE
Commissioner for Culture and Tourism Enugu State, thank you for all your efforts Ma.
We are grateful.
Chief ALEX NWOKEABIA
(EJIAMATU)
Thank you for your efforts and commitments ezigbo nmadu.
Don Single
Mr Ibu Brand Manager
Thank you so much.
Lady Ozioma Christy Ejiofor
(IJELE) The Secretary of Central Planning Committee,you are just a kind and dedicated soul. God bless you.
BARR AMOBI EZEAKU
The cerebral General Manager of Rangers FC of Enugu, thank you my man and ally. God bless you.
Chief Steve Eboh
(Ajibo)
You are good.
Charles Nnaemeka Eze
(Nani Boi)
I’m personally grateful bro.
AB Cowboy
My Co Chair
Thanks for your efforts and commitments.
Dr Chiesonu Iziga-Eruchalu
Dir of Correspondence, thank you so much ezigbo ada.
Mr Chris Agadibe
(ARTSMATAZZ Media)
You are one in a million brother.
St Mathew Aniemeka
Am very grateful to you for your efforts and commitments.
Mr Peter ORAMULU
God bless you the ever dedicated Protocol Officer.
Remembering the Inestimable efforts and commitments of the following persons;
-Odumeje
- Best Family
-Princess
-Rita
-Gideon
-Nonso Owo
-Chief Frank Anioma
-Able Cee
-Ulaga
-Okorobia Awkunanaw
-Mr Charles Awurum - Barr NONSO NWEKE
-Amibenny
-Ola Ibu - Prophetess Debora NWEKE
- Jerry Amillo
- Chinwe Owo
- Stan K Amandi
- La Posh
- Sky Plus
- Progress Kitchen
- Angelic Kitchen
- Chukwuma Ephraim Okenwa (CEO)
- Dominic Udeobasi
- Onah Joseph
- Aneke Kingsley
- Sylvester Eze
- MC KC
- Dr Emeka Ejim (Acting Rector IMT )
- Alex Ogbodo
- Hon Romanus Edeh
- UC de MC
- Chidera Peters Okoye
- Queen Ester
- Jannifer Azuzu
- Queen Ifeoma
- Cho Cho
- Tony
- Chikadibie
- Mr Eguonwu
- Mr Pen
- Godswill
- Ada-Ndi Igbo 2021
Your individual services and efforts are Inestimable and commendable. God bless you all. We are grateful.
In the sincerity of purpose and honest heart may I appreciate the following figures for their treasurable supports in humanitarian dispositions;
His Excellency,
Rt Hon Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi
Fmr Governor Enugu State
Dr Uche Ogah CON
(Chairman MASTERS GROUP)
SEN OSITA IZUNASO
(Imo Central Senatorial Zone)
Chief Chukwudi Nnaji
(Onwa Igwurubeze)
ROWE OIL
Chief Mabnefo Edozie
(New Crystal Advertising Agency)
Hon CHIMAOBI ATU
MHR Enugu North and South
Hon ANAYO ONWUEGBU
(Omeiheukwu)
MHR Aninri/Awgu/Oji-River
Hon Sunday Umeha
MHR Udi/Ezeagu
Rt Hon UKO NKOLE
FMHR Arochukwu/Ohafia
Barr Loyd Ekweremadu
Commissioner for Youths Enugu State
Hon Engr Gerald Otiji
Commissioner for Works Enugu State
Chief Cosmas Ogugua
Okpoka N’Abbah
HRH Igwe Eric NWAFOR
(Eze Chukwuwetalu 1 na Obodoakpu Agbogugu)
Mr Gabriel Chibuike
(UNTOUCHABLE)
Mr Victor Obinna Edeh
Chairman IJELE SPORTS CLUB
Chief Kingsley Egbo
(Ibu Jnr)
Chief Emmanuel Ani
Obata Obie Na Nkerefi
Hon Patrick Njoku
(IJENWATA)
Chief Chizoba Nweke
(Oda Opuo Na Nkanu land)
Hon Stanley Okeke
(Atu OGBAKU)
ACP Innocent Umerie
Hon Walter Ozioko
Fmr Mayor Nsukka LGA
Hon Nze Livinus Anike
Fmr Mayor Enugu East LGA
Pst Paul-Basil Iloegbouba
(Horizontal Properties)
Chief Kingsley Uwanuakwa
(Arusi Ego na Izuogu)
Prince Arinze Arum
Chief Eusebius Onyemeluwke
Hon Hillary Ugochukwu
Engr Ejimba Anthony
Ukeje Okechukwu
(Mr Nigga Raw)
Hon Amos Oshi
Engr Prince Tochukwu Nwanjoku
Hon Okenna Gerrard
Chief Vincent Nwaga
Barr Job Onyeabor
(J.O Onyeabor Chambers)
Chief John Anedo
(John Manchester)
Blessing Okoro
(Ibu Dancer)
Hon Arinze Eze
(Bravo)
Chief Domben Chinonso
(BOOLU OGBE)
You are all wonderful and highly appreciated.
May God continue to bless you all.
To the following brands;
-DUBIC MALT
-Aquarapha
-Rowe Oil
-Ola Skill
-Veronica Suites
-Benz Klinik
-CANNAN BEE
Thank you all for your partnership and avowed maintenance of corporate social responsibility.
To some of our Special guests;
His Excellency
MR PETER OBI
2023 Presidential Candidate of Labour Party
HON PRINCE STANLEY OGBUEWU
Ebonyi State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism
Ghana Billionaire Celebrity
SHATTA BANDLE
Alhaji Salamu Amadu
Afro Arab Group
Chief Jerry Onuokaibe
First Choice Properties.
Thank you all for coming through with your esteemed presence.
Prince GOZIE OKEKE
(Akanchawa)
Your performance was electrifying
To Mr Ibu’s colleagues and entertainment friends;
Chief Pete Edochie
MON
Nkem Owo(Osuofia)
Rude Boy(P-Square)
Dr Paul Nwokocha
Dr Felix NDUKWE
CHIDINMA ANEKE
CHIDIEBERE ANEKE
Patient Ozokwor
Prince NWAFOR
Rachel Okonkwo(NKOLI)
Angela Okorie
Victor Osuagu
Charles Inogie
NGOZI EZEONU
Adim Williams
Julius Agwu
Zack Orji
Emma Ehumadu
Benedict Johnson
Andy Chukwu
Chukwu goziegi unu nile.
Special thanks to the following Media Groups;
Arise News
Afia TV
TVC
AIT
Sun Newspaper
ThisDay
Daily Trust
Cable News
Lindaikeji
Nairaland
Opera News
Legit
Vanguard
Punch
Journalist 101
Akelicious
Pacesetter Frontier
Fountain Care
Jungle Journalist
AifMedia
Audiovisuals Tv
Aproko News
Base News
Dream FM
Solid FM
Afia Radio
Ugwumba TV
African Magic
BBC Igbo
Nazmin Media
Amokwe TV
Hero TV
Udewo TV
We are very grateful to you all.
The Nigeria Police Force
CP Enugu State
DCP Operations
DPO Ogui Road
DPO Independence Layout
DPO Agbani
DSS
Civil Defense
CSO Nkanu West
Neighborhood Watch Nkanu West
Thank you all.
The entire Members of John Okafor Family are very grateful and will forever be grateful to you all for this unforgettable show of love and kindness.
Note: IN FEW DAYS TIME I WILL PRESENT THE STEWARDSHIP ACCOUNT.
I apologize for any shortcomings in whatever form,for no man is perfect except God Almighty.
Thanks and may God replenish you all in hundred folds,Amen.
CPC Chairman.